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Rhode Island Pet Network A 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting and networking pets in need from Rhode Island What is Rhode Island Pet Network? No, we are not a shelter or rescue.

We are a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to raising visibility, awareness and resources for homeless and in-need animals in and around Rhode Island. Through our networking and fundraising initiatives, we aim to support local animal shelters and rescues; help provide necessary medical and training resources for hard-to-place animals; as well as aid pets whose owners are struggling to care for them due t

o financial or medical hardships. Can you take my pet that I need to rehome? We do not have a physical location or the means to personally take your pet. We can give you guidance in terms of organizations you can try and recommendations on the best way to go about trying to find a safe and responsible place for your pet, but we cannot directly take or rehome your pet for you. What happens if I need to rehome my pet? First and foremost we will try to help you find a rescue that can take your pet (if you've exhausted all options for keeping them). We do this because rescues have experience and can take the time to properly screen potential adopters and also make sure pets are UTD on shots, fixed and, in many cases, microchipped for safety. There are MANY benefits of working with a rescue rather than trying to rehome a pet yourself, such as the support they provide to new adopters and the fact that any reputable rescue will take one of their dogs or cats back ANY time in the future if necessary. Most rescues are very full and there are often waiting lists, so unfortunately we’re not always able to find a rescue but our volunteers put their time & effort in to trying. We are NOT a site like Craig’s List that just posts pets for direct rehoming or sale. But please note, if a rescue agrees to take your pet you will have to surrender them to the rescue meaning that the dog or cat becomes part of the rescue and no longer belongs to you. We understand this is emotional for many owners -as it should be- but we strongly recommend that working with a rescue is best for your pet in the long run if you can’t keep them. The rescue might agree to give you photos and updates, but you will NOT be involved in the actual adoption process or decision and likely won’t have any direct contact with the new family. If this is something you are not willing to do, please let us know up front so we don’t pursue rescues on your behalf. Can I adopt a pet from you? No, the pets shared on our page are all being networked for other shelters, rescues or, sometimes, owners that need help to rehome. We do our best to be helpful and answer questions based on what we know, but that is often limited. The correct contact information is generally in the post and any questions or adoption inquiries should be addressed directly with the organization that has the pet you are interested in. In the rare case someone asks us not to share their contact info publicly, you may see that we are listed as the contact in which case you can private message us for more information on next steps. Who Runs RI Pet Network? RI Pet Network was started in 2010 by a local animal lover as a way to network and connect various resources across RI to help shelter pets and homeless animals. It has grown over the years and is now overseen by a small team who met while volunteering at various shelters and rescues. We currently have five page admins and over 9,000 members of our Facebook community. Although RI Pet Network itself is not a rescue, all of our members have been actively involved in rescue through their involvement with other organizations in our communities. Many of us foster and may share our fosters on this page, but they are not “RI Pet Network fosters”, we are fostering through rescues or shelters as specified and follow their adoption procedures. How Can I Help? Sharing our page and our posts with your friends and family helps increase visibility for all of these animals and keeps our community growing. By simply hitting “share”, you may be saving a life. At RI Pet Network, we strongly believe in the importance of networking and have seen it work many, many times. We also encourage you to volunteer, foster, donate or adopt from some of the many shelters and rescues in our communities. If you’re looking for an organization that may be a fit for you to get involved with, feel free to contact us and we can make some suggestions. PLEASE NOTE: In most cases we do NOT know these animals personally, have not evaluated them in any way and am only passing along the descriptions and info their owners or the shelters/rescues/fosters, etc. that have them have provided. Please use your OWN discretion when deciding if they are a fit for your & your family. Thank you! Read about us in The Warwick Beacon! http://warwickonline.com/stories/social-media-networking-improves-lives-for-animals-in-need,128914

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Have you seen this pup?
12/11/2024

Have you seen this pup?

COURTESY POST FOR PROVIDENCE, RI!

I was contacted about this dog that was said to be taken from her home in Providence, RI. It was alleged by the owner that his daughter removed the dog from his home without his permission.

Now of course there is more to this story, but this is all I can share at this time, other than to say this owner is doing all that he can to get his dog back.

Storm is (7) years old, spayed, and has a registered microchip. The person who is believed to have the dog is not believed to have a permanant address, so this dog could be anywhere.

I'm asking that everyone share this post and help with keeping a lookout. I was told that a police report has been generated in Providence, which if that is the case, Storm would be considered a stolen dog. Let's do what we can to help her reunite with her dad. He loves and misses her.

If you see this dog in your travels, please contact the police department where the dog is said to be at that time. Again, it must be the police department where the dog is/found that you contact.

~ACO Charlene #61

June's owner has passed on😢 and she is being cared for at Potter League for Animals. Please share her story. All contact...
12/11/2024

June's owner has passed on😢 and she is being cared for at Potter League for Animals. Please share her story. All contact info is in the post below.

12/11/2024

Oh Diego, why are you so cute?

Diego is officially ready to find his new family! It took him a bit to get used to the staff, but now he shines bright. Diego is a sweet, sweet boy who will take some time to get to know you. We promise once he does - it'll be worth it!
Diego does well with dogs his size or smaller. We're unsure how he would be with cats and recommend older dog-savvy children as loud noises spook him.
Don't pass up on Diego! He's a wonderful boy - come see for yourself! Call us at 401-464-8700 to schedule.

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11/11/2024

CATS MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER......
Meet Baby! She is a sweet young cat who is quite independent. Although she loves to play with her string toys, she would much prefer sleeping in a comfy sunspot. Baby is a bit on the larger side and would prefer to be the only cat in the family where she can soak up all the love AND the sun!!

For more information, please contact the shelter directly at 401-464-8700.

11/11/2024

Thank you to Congress of the Birds for helping us out with an injured bird over the weekend! They are an incredible organization doing so much good for injured birds and wildlife in our communities.

Rhode Island Pet Network thanks all our service men, women, and animals for keeping us safe and protecting our freedoms....
11/11/2024

Rhode Island Pet Network thanks all our service men, women, and animals for keeping us safe and protecting our freedoms. Happy !

Update: Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. Estimate for amputation is $1700-$2500. We are currently at $1600 for what w...
11/11/2024

Update: Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. Estimate for amputation is $1700-$2500. We are currently at $1600 for what we can donate.

15-week-old Capone was struck by a car this weekend while playing in front of his house in Coventry with his family💔According to the owner, the driver stopped momentarily but then took off. He suffered severe injuries, including a severely broken leg and hip, and fluid on his lungs. He was stabilized at the emergency vet but needs to have his back leg amputated. His owner, a single mom of three kids, spent thousands to save his life and has already almost maxed out her Care Credit. We are trying to help her find the best and most affordable option for his surgery, but it's likely to still be several thousand dollars that she does not have.

Any help toward Capone's medical care is greatly appreciated! https://www.ripetnetwork.org/donate. We will keep you posted once he gets an appointment for surgery.

Update: please let's focus on helping Capone get the care he needs. I know we'd all like to see the driver get identified and held accountable, but that's between the owner and the police and they would likely only get a small fine, not have to pay the vet bills.

11/11/2024

Yesterday we visited Pet Refuge and met SO MANY AMAZING cats our hearts melted! I can’t begin to tell you how we fell in love with each one of them they are all so uniquely different! We will be sharing as many as we can and we will tell you a little bit about them but we also encourage you to visit their page or Instagram to see more of their sweethearts! This beautiful girl is Willow and talk about unique… She is a Siamese mix with a dilute coat of many colors! Of course we don’t even need to mention those fantastic big blue eyes but we just had too! Willow is 5 years young, loves attention but also likes her own “personal” time to stretch out & bask in the sunny spot of your home! She would love to be the queen of your castle and share her true beauty with you!! She ended up at the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her, she is hoping for her forever home this time! Please contact the shelter at 401-294-1115 or visit their website to fill out an application today!! www.thepetrefuge.org Please share Willow, we would love her to find her happily ever after!! ❤️🐾

We are working with some local housing authorities to once again identify senior citizens and their pets in our communit...
10/11/2024

We are working with some local housing authorities to once again identify senior citizens and their pets in our communities who could use a little help this holiday season 🎄If you would like to be a Santa Sponsor please email us at [email protected] and we will send you the wish list of a senior's pet to shop for (wish lists should be available by 11/20).

Also, if you know a senior citizen in Rhode Island who is struggling to provide food and other supplies for their pet this season, please reach out to us with some information to nominate them to become a Santa Sponsor recipient.

Thank you!

10/11/2024

FOUND DOGS IN WOONSOCKET!!!

These two hooligans were found running amok in the area of Cleveland and Logee. If you own these two, or know the owner, please contact Woonsocket Animal Control at 401-766-6571 or 401-265-2057. Thank you everyone!!!

10/11/2024

Wallace is a kitten who needs life saving surgery. H… Community Cat Center needs your support for Give Wallace a Fighting Chance: Support His Surgery

CALLING ALL DANCE LOVERS! Cultura Dance Arts has generously donated a 5-week couples dance lesson package to us-- winner...
10/11/2024

CALLING ALL DANCE LOVERS! Cultura Dance Arts has generously donated a 5-week couples dance lesson package to us-- winner's choice of salsa or bachata! 💃

We will be drawing a winner at the end of Whiskers & Wares: Artisan Market and Pet Costume Contest on 11/23 at The XO Bar. You can purchase entries in person at that event, OR on our website until noon ET on 11/22. $5 donation per entry (to enter online, make a donation at https://www.ripetnetwork.org/donate with a note it's for our dance lesson giveaway. Unlimited entries per person!)

Learn more about their classes at https://www.culturadancearts.com/

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And last but not least this is Zena. She is a spayed female around a year old. She doesn't require any special treatment for her eye. She's a little on the shy side but we're confident she would make a great companion. Won't you please consider taking her home? Come on down to the Westerly Animal Shelter and make her day!

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We had a great time at the Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter and Furry Fellas Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Service Howl-o-ween Hike and Treat today! Be sure to check out their adoptable animals, especially their many cats celebrating #NationalBlackCatDay!

Happy Cat Month: Playtime
Happy Cat Month: Playtime

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Happy Cat Month: Scratching Posts
Happy Cat Month: Scratching Posts

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Happy Cat Month: Veterinary Exams
Happy Cat Month: Veterinary Exams

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Happy Cat Month: Healthy Diet
Happy Cat Month: Healthy Diet

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Happy Cat Month: Spay and Neuter
Happy Cat Month: Spay and Neuter

We're celebrating #HappyCatMonth! Learn how to keep your kitty healthy and happy this September.

Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you a fun and celebratory #IndependenceDay! Please remember that pets don't enjoy the festivities as much as we do. Be mindful of barbeque hazards, guests leaving doors open, and fireworks causing fear-based responses. Leaving pets in an air-conditioned room, with closed door, access to water & treats, and soothing music, can make it a holiday that the whole family can relax and enjoy!

Be Kind to Animals Week
Be Kind to Animals Week

This week, the animal rescue community observes #BeKindtoAnimals Week. Are you kind to animals every week? We hope we are, too, but it's a great time to educate those around us. Adopt & don't shop, take good care of pets, respect farm animals, and assist wildlife in need - it's not just our companion animals who benefit from kindness!

Rhode Island Pet Network: Making a Difference for Local People & Pets
Rhode Island Pet Network: Making a Difference for Local People & Pets

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our 401Gives campaign! We are hopeful that our supporters will continue to donate through the end of the campaign today. Every dollar donated and matched is used for the benefit of Rhode Island pets! See just some of the animals that past donations have benefitted. We hope that your generosity today will allow us to help many more! https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork

Donate in a Minute, Change a Life Forever!
Donate in a Minute, Change a Life Forever!

Did you miss the first day of 401Gives ? It's okay, you can still support us today until 6pm! We need your help to build our fund for emergency veterinary expenses for shelter animals and pets in distress. Visit https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork to check out our story and make a donation! If you already donated, we're so grateful - just sharing this post today would be appreciated, as we're only a third of the way to our total fundraising goal! 😺 #401Gives

Donate Now to Rhode Island Pet Network's 401Gives Campaign!
Donate Now to Rhode Island Pet Network's 401Gives Campaign!

DONATIONS NOW OPEN! Today is the day to change the fate of Rhode Island pets and their struggling guardians. Make a donation through our 401Gives profile and you could earn us an extra match! Check out https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork - it only takes a minute to donate and change a life!

Rhode Island Pet Network: Who We Are
Rhode Island Pet Network: Who We Are

We're a few hours away from the next 401Gives match opportunity, and we hope you'll consider supporting Rhode Island Pet Network! While we've been networking Rhode Island adoptable animals for over a decade, we're excited to be helping the community directly now as a nonprofit. Learn more about who we are and how we aim to help local pets and guardians - and be sure to visit our profile page to donate! #401Gives https://www.401gives.org/organizations/ripetnetwork

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